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The Reese Pro Round Bar weight distribution system is designed to evenly distribute weight and reduce trailer sway for a smooth and comfortable ride. Includes deep drop shank and preinstalled hitch ball.
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Create a stable ride for your tow vehicle and trailer with a weight-distribution hitch. Adding spring bars to your towing system applies leverage, which transfers the load that is pushing down on the rear of your vehicle to all the axles on both your tow vehicle and your trailer, resulting in an even distribution of weight throughout. The result is a smooth, level ride, as well as the ability to tow the maximum capacity of your hitch.
The tongue weight rating is the most important factor in determining which size weight-distribution system you should use. If the bars of the system you choose are rated too high for your setup, they will create a rigid ride, which can result in a bouncing trailer. If, on the other hand, the bars are not rated high enough, the system will be unable to properly distribute the weight, rendering it virtually useless.
To determine the proper weight rating for a weight-distribution system, you must first determine your trailer's tongue weight. Then add to that the weight of the cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle. These two measurements make up the tongue weight rating for a weight-distribution system.
The easy-to-use, block-style washer on the Reese system makes adjusting the tilt of the weight-distribution head a snap. This uniquely shaped washer can be rotated and positioned between blocks on the weight-distribution head for simple, secure positioning. And the numbered sides provide reference points should you need to adjust your system between different tow vehicles. This is a huge improvement over the standard pin-and-washer method, which involves piling washers - one on top of another - onto a difficult-to-access pin to obtain the desired tilt.
The round spring bars of this system slide up into the weight-distribution head and secure with pins for quick, easy installation. With a tapered design and hot rolled steel construction, these bars offer superior flex, ensuring a smooth, controlled ride for both your tow vehicle and your trailer. In addition, these specially designed bars have rounded, hooked ends, making them the only kind of spring bars that can function with Reese's active-style, dual-cam sway control (sold separately).
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Average Customer Rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars (172 Customer Reviews)
The Reese Pro Round Bar weight distribution system is designed to evenly distribute weight and reduce trailer sway for a smooth and comfortable ride. Includes deep drop shank and preinstalled hitch ball.
Bought this hitch and the CAM bars hoping to control trailer sway. Still have issues with sway so kind of disappointed with result. Too much money invested now to try another system.
Jenny N - 10/12/2022I haven't pulled very far with it yet but it seems to work quite well Ride nice and level as we need it to.
Used this one for years perfect for keeping trailer straight and taking out the sag
Great hitch! Works great for the trailer we purchased!
Fast shipping. Great communication(w/ tracking). Great price! Would highly recommend.
On time thank you
Package arrived almost all the way open haven’t checked to see if all is there
Good quality, great price
Works great and easy to use
I did the install without any difficulty. Appears to be very well made.
It was everything I needed. Very well built.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
Josh was very helpful when I discovered that UPS had done something that made my hitch undeliverable. He expedited the process to get a new one shipped out once UPS had done their investigation. It's a very solid construction, and I am looking forward to our inaugural trip with the new camper this weekend.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
Package was received on time and UPS delivered it intact and box was in good shape even though it was very heavy. It took a couple days until I got to open it for install on my truck and trailer. I was disappointed to find that the fasteners were missing for installation of brackets on trailer frame.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
works great on my 2021 Frontier, towing a 3500-4000 lb camper. Have run 2300 miles this season, sometimes in really windy conditions, and the hitch makes all the drama go away. Wish I'd had a similar hitch on my previous larger truck.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
I have not installed the hitch yet but I've checked and all parts are there and everything is in good shape. Unfortunately the shipping box was pretty beat up and re-taped. And UPS delivered it to the wrong address. A neighbor called several hours after delivery was "confirmed." I was able to retrieve it in one piece. In addition the first one I ordered UPS took back even before it was delivered because the shipping box was coming apart. It seems that Reese should do some work on their packaging. etrailer was very responsive to the first issue and shipped out a new hitch the next day!
Alan - 01/16/2023Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
Worked perfectly for my Travel Trailer. Instructions were good and the hitch works well and is easy to operate. Shipped and received in timely manner. etrailer website was easy to use and ensured I got the right equipment and video was helpful for installation. Recommend you use etrailer and Reese
Shawn - 01/01/2023Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
Works great, makes a huge difference. Used on a 2014 Tacoma pulling a ~5k travel trailer. Without the weight distribution hitch, the truck was bobbing all over the place and it was exhausting to drive. Now the truck sits level and tows much more smoothly.
I took away one star because the method of installing/removing the bars is not as good as I've seen on other hitches. Unless you wear gloves, your hands will get all greasy and there are a bunch of loose parts that you have to keep track of. It works, but definitely not as slick as some of the (pricier) options out there.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
After all the reviews I thought maybe they figured it out to package the kit a bit better but NOPE here I am needing this in two days and it’s absolutely useless now! Box came destroyed. Missing spring Bar Covers and the two pins. Anger is an understatement, I’m on a tight timeline.
Jenny N - 10/27/2022Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
This company has been CRAP. I ordered this hitch 8/25/22, it came missing 19 parts and the box was damaged and packed inside another box. I contacted etrailer and was working with someone for 1 month to get a replacement or the missing parts. When they stopped responding to me. I finally got another person to respond and I was told the original person no longer works for the company. I am starting the process all over.
They tell me this item comes from the manufacture and they can't provide parts; refunds; or shipping information for a return without the manufactures responding. The manufacture has not responded to etrailer in 2 months.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT OR THIS RETAILER TO ANYONE.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
Do not buy. Packaging sucks. Cardboard box falls apart and can’t be delivered twice. etrailer is horrible on reshipment and returns. Total pain in the ass. Customer service is horrible, etrailer just kept passing me off to the next person. Had to order same product from [online] but they reinforced the boxing. Actual hitch is awesome, just order from a reputable dealer.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
For the price, this has been a good hitch. The setup is pretty simple as long as you're a little mechanically inclined and have the tools for the job. Placement of the round bars and their removal each trip is simple. We have had zero issues with trailer sway and have no sag in the rear of tow vehicle. Very confident towing with this hitch. The only drawback is that the hitch will eat a significant portion of your vehicle's payload if you have a smaller tow vehicle. Just do the math and don't overload.
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
etrailer carries a great selection of “all things trailers”. Having built several trailers previously I wish I had known about this company earlier. The explanation for each item was thorough and helpful. The order and delivery were were expedited quickly. Communication was fantastic. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company to anyone looking for trailer parts and for construction of same.
Thank you etrailer!
Review from a similar Round Reese WD in Weight Distribution Hitch
Hope you don't have a problem. The hitch i ordered showed up in a mangled box and I had to order missing parts again, it happens, no big deal. The assembly required torturing down a nut that would not tighten but since I had already received parts from the factory (not my fault) they told me to go buy something at my local hardware store as they would not be helping any more. I did and got the hitch finished but will not be doing business with these people again.
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